Willow Cottage

4.8★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

17 Customer Review(s)

Lindsey
June 2025

“This was our second visit to Willow Cottage and it was again very comfortable and enjoyable.”

It is very clean and well equipped and in a delightful village, Lesbury, with an excellent community shop, an extra bonus since our last visit. The cottage is within easy reach of Alnmouth, Amble and Alnwick and well positioned for longer trips, with Alnmouth station nearby for visits to Berwick on Tweed and Edinburgh. The village pub was not so good, long waits to order in spite of booking, however, Bistro 23 in Alnmouth is outstanding. Willow Cottage is a really lovely place to stay.

It is very clean and well equipped and in a delightful village, Lesbury, with an excellent community shop, an extra bonus since our last visit. The cottage is within easy reach of Alnmouth, Amble and Alnwick and well positioned for longer trips, with Alnmouth station nearby for visits to Berwick on Tweed and Edinburgh. The village pub was not so good, long waits to order in spite of booking, however, Bistro 23 in Alnmouth is outstanding. Willow Cottage is a really lovely place to stay.

- Lindsey, June 2025

Thank you for the lovely review - we are delighted you enjoyed your return visit to Willow Cottage. Our Community Shop is about to celebrate its second birthday and is at the heart of the village - we are always really pleased to hear it is appreciated. Sorry to hear your experience at the pub wasn't ideal, we've had some good meals there. Glad to hear you found a suitable alternative in Bistro 23 which we'd agree is excellent. We'd love to welcome you back in the future! Property Owner
Joanne June 2025

“Gorgeous cottage.”

Very comfortable and cosy. Beds really comfy. In a great location for visiting the area. Kitchen really well equipped, but lacked general cleaning items. No dishwasher tablets/washing up liquid. Only I toilet roll no extras. But we had a really lovely stay, and would return.

- Joanne, June 2025

Really pleased that you enjoyed your stay in our cottage. I am really sorry that there were no cleaning things - there should have been a small pack with some washing up liquid, dishwasher tabs, pan scrub etc. for you. I will feed this back to NCCC. We hope to welcome you back soon! Property Owner
Aileen May 2025

“Comfortable and well appointed cottage.”

- Aileen, May 2025
Caroline November 2024

“It was a lovely, cosy welcoming cottage in a brilliant location central to lots of wonderful sights of interest.”

We have been to Northumberland 5 times and this was the best cottage. The decor was homely and it was very well furnished with comfortable beds. The kitchen was well equipped and a joy to cook in. We were very comfortable there. A couple of very small issues for the owners attention include: •There was no cutlery holder in the dishwasher •The leaflets could be more up to date (one was from 2016) • There were no teaspoons! We had to buy some. We left them in the cottage for others. • for the cost of the cottage the welcome pack could have been a little more extensive and exciting! We note that others had a welcome hamper years ago! We really liked Lesbury village. We supported the community shop which we thought was a great initiative. Unfortunately The Coach House was shut for renovation, otherwise we would have supported them as well. We highly recommend The Hope and Anchor in Alnmouth - fantastic Italian food and friendly staff. We would definitely return to Willlow Cottage and recommend to friends. Thank you for a lovely stay :)

- Caroline, November 2024

Thanks for the lovely feedback - we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. The dishwasher has a specific cutlery drawer at the top which pulls out. This is where all the teaspoons were hiding! Thank you so much for buying more though - it's very kind of you. We plan to put a sign on the dishwasher so people know the drawer is there in the future. The Welcome Pack is a difficult issue - it's tricky to know what to include when people have different dietary requirements and when most people arrive with all they need, or have a supermarket delivery soon after arrival. There is often some wastage. Having considered your comments, we thought we would try offering vouchers for the Community Shop instead of a welcome pack. That way, people can buy what they need/want - and we are supporting the community shop too. We hope future guests will think this is a good way forward. The Coach Inn has re-opened with a refurbished kitchen and a great new menu (we have tried the food and it is good!). I will do my best to source up to date leaflets ASAP. We hope to welcome you back to Willow Cottage in the near future and thank you for recommending it to your friends. Property Owner
Louise November 2024

“Google maps did not take us to front door of the property it took us into the yard of a neighbouring house Perhaps using What Three Words for directions would be helpful for future guests.”

- Louise, November 2024

This is a great suggestion and I'll get onto it! Thank you Property Owner
Patricia Gunter And October 2024

“Overall the cottage was very comfortable clean and we really enjoyed it ...”

Overall the cottage was very comfortable clean and we really enjoyed it Unfortunately the dishwasher was not working so we never got to use it Which wasn’t a tragedy it was inconvenient But top marks for everything else Would definitely return again

- Patricia Gunter And, October 2024

So glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. We are really sorry the dishwasher wasn't working - thanks for alerting us to this. A new one is being fitted tomorrow. We'd be delighted to welcome you back in the future. Property Owner
Ian July 2024

“Great cottage, comfortably furnished and well-appointed.”

- Ian, July 2024
Brenda June 2024

“Fabulous cottage.”

10/10

- Brenda, June 2024
John June 2024

“I had a problem with the operation of the TV which was satisfactorily resolved.”

( Separate survey).

- John, June 2024

Sorry to hear this! Glad to hear that it was resolved for you. Property Owner
Nigel April 2024

“This was a perfect place for a small family group to spend a few days.”

Pub, shop and pleasant walks on the doorstep, and also a good base for exploring Northumberland's beaches and castles. We found all we needed during our stay and everything was in good condition.

- Nigel, April 2024

Thank you for the lovely feedback. We are really pleased you enjoyed your stay and had everything you needed. The whole village is delighted that the pub has re-opened! It provides a warm welcome for all and will be offering food once the kitchen has been refurbished later this year. Lesbury Community Shop is largely run by volunteers and stocks household goods, newspapers, fresh fruit and veg, dairy (including ice cream), meat, bread and cakes, frozen goods and alcohol. And it has an excellent coffee machine serving hot drinks to enjoy in the shop or on the go! Property Owner
Paul October 2023

“We had a lovely stay at Willow Cottage.”

It was wonderfully clean (perhaps the cleanest we've experienced) and the heating was on so the cottage was cosy when we arrived. Everything we needed was there in a lovely environment. We all had a lovely stay and will definitely be back!

- Paul, October 2023

Thank you for the lovely feedback. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and that you had everything you needed. We look forward to welcoming you back! Property Owner
Michelle September 2023

“Quiet location in a lovely village- perfect base for exploring the area.”

Lovely comfortable & cosy cottage, well maintained & clean. Very well equipped, though a couple more mugs would be useful (when using dishwasher).

- Michelle, September 2023

Thank you for the feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. I will definitely sort out some more mugs. Property Owner
Karen August 2023

“Cottage is so lovely and comfortable.”

Everything there that you need. Lovely soft bath towels too! Cottage is close to all places to visit and the location of the cottage is so peaceful and quiet allowing you to unwind. It’s a shame that there isn’t a local pub within walking distance as then it would have been perfect for us as we wouldn’t have had to use the car at all. Our only complaint that we can think of if asked was that it is a little untidy at the back of the cottage as you walk out of the gate (lots of weeds on the gravel). Other than that this cottage is just perfect. We will definitely be returning again! Thank you

- Karen, August 2023

We are really pleased that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back! Unfortunately the weather this year has been fantastic for the weeds. We aren't keen on using weedkillers because of their effects on our wildlife and despite regular hand weeding they just keep on appearing. I'll get back at them this week! Property Owner
Barbara July 2023

“Cottage was perfect for what we needed.”

Clean and well equipped. My only negatives would be water pressure (bath takes so long to fill) although I know this is probably an area wide issue? Also definitely need a nest of tables for coffee cups etc., Maintenance wise- the yard and area behind needs weeding - we still enjoyed it but as a holiday home owner myself I know some guests would complain.

- Barbara, July 2023

Thanks for the feedback and your suggestions. We are pleased that you found the cottage clean and well equipped. The water pressure is lowish in the Square as a whole - it is plenty for a good shower though. Thank you for the suggestion of coffee tables for the sitting room, we have now added a nest of coffee tables including one big enough for jigsaws etc. Finally, thanks for the heads up about the patio and back lane - we did sort the patio are quite recently but the weeds have definitely been enjoying all the rain. We will tidy this ASAP Property Owner
Gina July 2023

“A beautiful cottage, comfortable and clean.”

We enjoyed our last minute stay. Thank you

- Gina, July 2023

Thank you for the lovely feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay! Property Owner
Lindsey June 2023

“A comfortable cottage, very clean and well equipped, perfect for two of us in the double bedroom.”

Slightly more hemmed in than we had imagined but appreciated the car parking (one medium sized car) and the little courtyard for sitting out. A very pleasant stay.

- Lindsey, June 2023

Thank you for your feedback - we are really pleased that you enjoyed your holiday and had everything you needed. Willow Cottage is part of a historic row of millworkers' cottages which are tucked away in The Square, in the Lesbury Conservation Area. We hope you'll agree that it has been sympathetically extended and restored. We're also glad that the weather enabled you to enjoy time outside in the courtyard! Property Owner
Deborah June 2023

“The cottage was very clean, very well equipped (including the welcome packs), very comfortable and roomy.”

Its excellently located. We had a lovely stay- just not long enough so we plan to return at sometime. Thank you!

- Deborah, June 2023

Thank you for the lovely feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back! Property Owner

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Kitchen/diner
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Gas central heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven and grill, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
TV, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Private parking for 1 medium sized car
Enclosed patio, patio furniture
Exclusive access to lockable outhouse to rear of cottage - suitable for storage of bikes, paddleboards etc
One well-behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Community Shop 0.2 , pub 150m, beach 1.8 miles
Note: Starter pack for wood-burning stove supplied between October and April

The property

Willow Cottage is a elegant stone built terraced property located in a quiet square in the pretty village of Lesbury just a mile away from Alnmouth.

The Cottages homely feel allows the perfect retreat for both couples and small families alike any time of the year. Lesbury benefits from a community owned and run shop, selling bread, groceries, dairy, fresh vegetables, cakes and coffees and the newly refurbished Coach Inn (opens Weds-Sun, currently drinks only).

Nearby Alnmouth has a village Post Office/shop, cafes and restaurants.

Willow Cottage is ideally located for exploring all the attractions Northumberland and the Heritage Coastline has to offer.

ACCOMMODATION GROUND FLOOR Entrance Lounge with comfy seating, TV and log burner. Kitchen/dining room with electric oven and gas hob, dishwasher, fridge freezer, washer and microwave.

Dining area with large table and chairs and access to the rear patio. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1 with double bed and vaulted ceilings. Bedroom 2 with twin beds.. Family bathroom with bath and shower overhead, basin, heated towel rail and WC. OTHER FACILITIES Private parking for 1 medium size car.

Enclosed patio with furniture to the rear of the property.

Exclusive access to lockable outhouse to rear of cottage - suitable for storage of bikes, paddleboards etc.

Gas central heating.

All power, linen and towels included in the rent.

Starter pack for the log burning stove supplied between October and April.

As of Jan 2023 - now accepting 1 dog, downstairs only please.

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About the location

LESBURY

Alnmouth 1.4 miles; Alnwick 3.8 miles; Warkworth 4.3 miles.

Lesbury is a quaint village resting between Alnwick and Alnmouth, beside the stunning coast of Northumberland. The village is known for its historic bridge and scenic walks along the River Aln, and offers a selection of attractions including a local community shop 150m
which has a volunteer run community shop stocking bread, cakes, dairy, fresh meat and vegetables, ice-cream, wine and beer. The lovely Coach Inn has recently been refurbished and is now open for drinks Wednesday to Sunday (no food yet). The Alnwick Brewery Co & Taproom is close by and there is easy access to the superb seaside town of Alnmouth, where there is a golf course, a greater selection of eateries and a beautiful sandy beach. Just outside of the village is the popular market town of Alnwick, where you can find further attractions and amenities such as The Alnwick Garden, countryside walks through Sumerseats Viewpoint, a great selection of eateries including Barter Books, and of course the magnificent Alnwick Castle. There is also the option to visit the historic seaside town of Warkworth where there are more beaches, coastal walks and another fascinating castle.

Note: Starter pack for woodburning stove supplied between October and April.
As of Jan 2023 property now welcomes one dog (downstairs only please).

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Reviews & Ratings

“This was our second visit to Willow Cottage and it was again very comfortable and enjoyable.”

“Gorgeous cottage.”

“Comfortable and well appointed cottage.”

“It was a lovely, cosy welcoming cottage in a brilliant location central to lots of wonderful sights of interest.”

“Google maps did not take us to front door of the property it took us into the yard of a neighbouring house Perhaps using What Three Words for directions would be helpful for future guests.”

“Overall the cottage was very comfortable clean and we really enjoyed it ...”

“Great cottage, comfortably furnished and well-appointed.”

“Fabulous cottage.”

“I had a problem with the operation of the TV which was satisfactorily resolved.”

“This was a perfect place for a small family group to spend a few days.”

“We had a lovely stay at Willow Cottage.”

“Quiet location in a lovely village- perfect base for exploring the area.”

“Cottage is so lovely and comfortable.”

“Cottage was perfect for what we needed.”

“A beautiful cottage, comfortable and clean.”

“A comfortable cottage, very clean and well equipped, perfect for two of us in the double bedroom.”

“The cottage was very clean, very well equipped (including the welcome packs), very comfortable and roomy.”

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About the location

LESBURY